Drunk Test – Plan ‘B’
What do the police do if their alcohol testing equipment fails – revert to Plan ‘B’ of course!:
How To: Create a strong password that you can actually remember!
If you’re anything like me you’ll have literally dozens of logins and accounts which require a password for authentication, and having lots of passwords plus a bad memory is not exactly an advantageous combination. Anyone can easily create a very strong password in just a …
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Internet Explorer 10 – well on the way and integral to Windows 8
There are several aspects of the Internet Explorer development pattern which have mystified me; primary among them has been why Microsoft would continue pouring millions of dollars into developing a browser which was no longer intrinsically connected with the Windows operating system anyway. The impending …
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Create customized beer labels online with ‘Labeley’
Last week we received an email from a web developer who, along with some friends, has generated an online application which allows users to design and create their very own customized beer labels – at labeley.com. It is non-flash so it works in any browser …
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Warning: Beware privacyroot.com
The issues with so-called freeware available from privacyroot.com were first brought to our attention by Marko, owner and administrator of our recommended freeware download site FreewareBB. The privacyroot.com home page displays summarized details of four software titles, three of which are clearly specified as being …
Windows 8 install/upgrade – simpler, easier, faster!!
It seems Microsoft have indeed been listening – in response to a survey which indicated that the majority of users find the upgrade installation process complex and challenging, they have streamlined, enhanced and simplified the whole shebang for Windows 8. Windows 7 went a long …
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Elefant Software – a great collection of freeware
During my travels around the net I have been coming across the name Elefant Software more and more. The Italian based developers have produced a nice range of freeware with several titles attracting universal praise. Elefant software appears to concentrate mainly on applications to assist …
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Print only selected portion(s) of Web Pages
Print What You Like is a free online service which allows users to select and print only that part (or those parts) of a Web Page they actually want. Simply copy and paste the required URL into the dialogue box and click on the Start …
SOPA – A serious threat to our internet
If you are not yet aware of the proposed Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) then you should be. This abominable piece of legislation has the potential to effectively cripple the internet and pretty much render it impotent. Wikipedia: SOPA SOPA has been universally condemned, there …
Ashampoo Burning Studio 11 – impending new release
Ashampoo has announced the imminent arrival of its new Burning Studio 11, due for official launch on 23rd November. In my humble opinion, Ashampoo Burning Studio is the best burning software available. Ashampoo Burning Studio excels in all areas; ease of use, intuitiveness, range of …
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BDlot DVD Clone Ultimate – giveaway for everyone
LotSoft is running a Thanksgiving Special Promotion which includes giving away free licenses for the very good and useful BDlot DVD Clone Ultimate software – would normally sell for $29.95usd. 1. 10,000 BDlot DVD Clone Ultimate Copies Giveaway Worth $300,000. 2. BDlot DVD Ripper $10 …
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Troubleshoot the dreaded BSOD
Every Windows user has experienced the dreaded Blue Screen Of Death (BSOD) at one time or another, it’s simply part and parcel of being a Windows user. The three main reasons for BSODs are generally: 1) Corrupt, out-of-date or incompatible drivers 2) Malfunctioning or incompatible …
WinX DVD Ripper Platinum – Thanksgiving giveaway
Digiarty is currently giving away its very good WinX DVD Ripper Platinum software. They are calling it the “Thanksgiving Edition” – there is no functional limitation at all, but it will not support free upgrade to the future versions. Today, Digiarty Software Inc. formulated a …
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Free Photo Blemish Remover
Have you ever taken what you thought was the perfect photo only to discover it includes a minor blemish? Or maybe working with older photos which have suffered through time? Way back in 1975 my lovely wife and myself took off on a trip around …